Zaki Hashem & Partners

Overview

Why Working at Zaki Hashem & Partners Can Be Exciting for Attorneys and Staff Zaki Hashem & Partners (ZH&P) is a prestigious and well-established law firm in Egypt and the entire Middle East. With a history dating back to 1953, the firm has grown into one of the largest full-fledged business law firms in the region. ZH&P was founded by the late Dr. Zaki Hashem, a renowned international lawyer and arbitrator specializing in Oil & Gas, arbitration, and international private law. The firm's main focus and practice areas revolve around corporate and commercial law. ZH&P provides expert advice to both international and local clients on doing business in Egypt. This includes setting up local companies, subsidiaries, branch and representative offices, and establishing joint ventures. The firm also specializes in day-to-day management consultation, ensuring clients' compliance with local laws and regulations. ZH&P's solid connections with all departments of the State strengthen its performance and existence in the market, particularly in the corporate sector. The firm has established thousands of local entities under various laws, some of them capitalized at over billions of Egypt Pounds. ZH&P also represents clients acting through agency and distributorship agreements, providing franchising, leasing, and licensing services. One of the firm's notable areas of expertise is in the oil and gas sector. ZH&P has been heavily involved in executing oil concessions in Egypt and the Middle East since the 1950s. It played a crucial role in establishing the legal structure of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Egypt and has been involved in all legal gas-related activities, including the distribution of natural gas to residential and industrial areas. ZH&P has also been instrumental in Egypt's privatization process since the early 1990s. The firm has handled conversions of companies from public to private, mergers and acquisitions, and the sale of public companies to both foreign and Egyptian investors. It has extensive experience in finance and banking, including restructuring, project financing, and loan agreements. ZH&P has advised Egyptian banks, subsidiaries of foreign banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. In the capital market and M&A practice, ZH&P is considered a leading player in Egypt. The firm has conducted capital raising transactions in the billions of Egyptian Pounds for listed and non-listed clients. It has also handled conversions of companies from the public sector to private, mergers and acquisitions, and the sale of shares. ZH&P has an outstanding track record in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), private placements, and bond issuing. Specializing in securitization and bonds, ZH&P has advised on and completed large bond offerings and securitization of receivables. The firm is currently advising a major financial lease company on the securitization of its financial leases portfolio, which is set to be one of the largest on the Egyptian market. In 2011, ZH&P incorporated the first Factoring Company in Egypt, in accordance with Investment Law No. 8 of 1997. Joining Zaki Hashem & Partners offers attorneys and staff the opportunity to work in a prestigious and respected law firm with a rich history and extensive expertise in various areas of law. The firm's diverse practice areas provide a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development. Attorneys and staff can gain valuable experience working with international and local clients, handling complex transactions, and navigating the intricacies of Egyptian law. ZH&P's reputation as a leading player in the legal industry in Egypt and the Middle East ensures that attorneys and staff will be part of a dynamic and challenging work environment. The firm's solid connections with all departments of the State and its involvement in significant projects and transactions offer unique opportunities for professional advancement. In addition to the exciting work opportunities, ZH&P provides a supportive and collaborative work culture. Attorneys and staff can benefit from the firm's extensive experience and knowledge, working alongside highly skilled and experienced professionals. The firm's commitment to excellence and client satisfaction ensures that attorneys and staff are part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services. Overall, working at Zaki Hashem & Partners can be an exciting and rewarding experience for attorneys and staff. The firm's reputation, expertise, and diverse practice areas offer a wealth of opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining ZH&P means becoming part of a prestigious law firm with a rich history and a bright future in the legal industry.